Short Course in Iternational Business Culture

Understanding cultural differences and building relationships are critical in today's global marketplace. This book describes how to develop cultural awareness and avoid cultural faux pas. A short course in international business culture contains chapters on: - Understanding cultural difference - Basic cultural types - Etiquette and protocol - Non- verbal communication - Cultural issues for businesswomen - Gift giving - Humor across cultures - Corporate culture vs. Natural culture - The cross-cultural team - Glossary and bibliography

Amazon Sales Rank: #1318827 in Books Published on: 1999-11 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 184 pages

About the Author Charles Mitchell was a news reporter for Rand Daily Mail in Johannesbug and served as the South African-based correspondent for UPI. He then became Moscow bureau Chief for UPI. He's currently the publication director for the conference board, a New York business research organization specializing in global economic forecasting and management issues. He is also the author of Passports Russia and South Africa

Most helpful customer reviews 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Insightful! Rolf Dobelli Charles Mitchell's book an excellent introduction to the differences in attitudes, values, protocol, rituals, traditions, communication styles and other characteristics that typically separate cultures. He distinguishes between individuals with the basic cultural characteristics of different national groups hold regional and individual variations, too. Mitchell mentions examples of many great nations, including America, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Nigeria, Israel, Australia, China, Japan, Russia, Vietnam and India, and from Latin American and Arab cultures. The book is written in an understandable and well organized, with tips on gift giving, negotiation, dealing with verbal and nonverbal communication, organization of meetings and general management. [...] We say tuck it in your hand luggage - The longer you go, the more you will need it. All 1 reviews ...